Wigs and Hair Extension

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Block-Bondingbraid and sew-cap wigs-fusion bondingHair Extensions cap less wigshair piece-hand tiedtoupeeturned hair (remi hair) weftsSynthetic WigsWigs, Hair Extensions and DreadlocksHuman vs Synthetic HairAdvantages of Human hair - more realisticgreater durability-Human hair CAN be colored and permed to suit the client and it tolerates heat from blow dryers, curling iron, or hot rollersDisadvantages-reacts to climateafter shampooing the hair will need to re-styledcolor will oxidize=fading and hair can become damagedHow are they made?Disadvatages Climate reactionsResetting required after shampooingColor will oxidizeHair will break and splitThe ConsultationBe Genuine

Unnatural shine and thicknessQuality and Cost of Human HairTop of line: EuropeanSecond: Indian and AsianThird: Mixture of human and animal hairKey QuestionsHair type?Natural or artificially colored?Grade of strength, elasticity, and porosity?Is cuticle intact? Is it fallen hair?Is it tangle free?Hair condition?Does color match client’s?Can it be permed?Will it last for 4 – 6 months?Construction CategoriesCap: often hand-madeCapless: machine-madeHand-tied or hand-knottedSemi-hand-tiedMachine-mademethodsMeasurement ProcedureMeasure circumferenceMeasure forehead to napeMeasure ear to ear across foreheadTrack and Sew AttachmentImplements and materialsStyling cape and neck stripCombHairpins and bobby pinsWig cap and wigPreparation